S. Rahim, Muhammad Hafeez, N. Rao, Muhammad Waqas Ghauri, Faleha Farhan
Background: Neck pain is characterized by pain in the posterior-inferior part of the occiput and neck pain is become increasingly common in individuals. Objective: To find out the intensity and level of disability of neck pain among undergraduate physical therapy students of Agile Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences because medical students are at high-risk group of developing neck pain. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study. We included 145 students with neck pain, from 1st year to final year, both male and female in age 18-30 years. The data was collected by using convenient sampling technique. The pain was measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) was used to classify the severity of disability of their neck. The data was entered in SPSS version 25 for analysis. The frequency tables and graphs were used to represent the results. Results: In this study 145 participants were included, out of all 108(74.5%) were females and 37(25.5%) were males, with mean age 24.75+5.25 years. This study shows that 74(51.0%) participants had mild pain, 61(42.1%) had moderate pain and 10(6.9%) participants had worse pain. The categories of NDI were mild among 85.5%, 8.3 % were in moderate and 6.2% were in sever disability category. Conclusion: According to the findings, undergraduate students have mild pain and mild disability according to NPRS and NDI respectively.
{"title":"Intensity and level of disability of neck pain among undergraduate physical therapy students: A Cross Sectional Study","authors":"S. Rahim, Muhammad Hafeez, N. Rao, Muhammad Waqas Ghauri, Faleha Farhan","doi":"10.33897/fujrs.v2i2.249","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v2i2.249","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Neck pain is characterized by pain in the posterior-inferior part of the occiput and neck pain is become increasingly common in individuals. Objective: To find out the intensity and level of disability of neck pain among undergraduate physical therapy students of Agile Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences because medical students are at high-risk group of developing neck pain. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study. We included 145 students with neck pain, from 1st year to final year, both male and female in age 18-30 years. The data was collected by using convenient sampling technique. The pain was measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) was used to classify the severity of disability of their neck. The data was entered in SPSS version 25 for analysis. The frequency tables and graphs were used to represent the results. Results: In this study 145 participants were included, out of all 108(74.5%) were females and 37(25.5%) were males, with mean age 24.75+5.25 years. This study shows that 74(51.0%) participants had mild pain, 61(42.1%) had moderate pain and 10(6.9%) participants had worse pain. The categories of NDI were mild among 85.5%, 8.3 % were in moderate and 6.2% were in sever disability category. Conclusion: According to the findings, undergraduate students have mild pain and mild disability according to NPRS and NDI respectively.","PeriodicalId":178536,"journal":{"name":"Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences","volume":"326 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116443676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Javed, Nasir Abbas Khan, Syeda Aatika Gilani, A. Javed, Mahrukh Kubra, Hassan Mansoor
Background: Pregnancy is a well-known risk factor for urinary incontinence (UI), which occurs because of pregnancy-induced physiological and anatomical changes that can result in weak pelvic floor muscles. Objective: To determine the frequency of urinary incontinence among pregnant women. Methods: Hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 pregnant women, aged between 18 to 45 years, following antenatal care at the Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital Islamabad between July 2021 and October 2021. Revised Urinary Incontinence Scale (RUIS) was used as outcome measure. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Results: Out of 300 the pregnant women, 64.7% had urinary incontinence and only 35.3% did not have urinary incontinence. The frequency of urinary incontinence in first, second and third trimester was 4%, 20% and 76%, respectively. In primigravida and multigravida, the frequency of urinary incontinence was 38% and 62%, respectively. Conclusion: Urinary incontinence is more common in third trimester, especially multigravida women aged between 25-31 years.
{"title":"Frequency of urinary incontinence among pregnant women: A cross-sectional survey","authors":"H. Javed, Nasir Abbas Khan, Syeda Aatika Gilani, A. Javed, Mahrukh Kubra, Hassan Mansoor","doi":"10.33897/fujrs.v2i2.290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v2i2.290","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Pregnancy is a well-known risk factor for urinary incontinence (UI), which occurs because of pregnancy-induced physiological and anatomical changes that can result in weak pelvic floor muscles. Objective: To determine the frequency of urinary incontinence among pregnant women. Methods: Hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 pregnant women, aged between 18 to 45 years, following antenatal care at the Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital Islamabad between July 2021 and October 2021. Revised Urinary Incontinence Scale (RUIS) was used as outcome measure. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Results: Out of 300 the pregnant women, 64.7% had urinary incontinence and only 35.3% did not have urinary incontinence. The frequency of urinary incontinence in first, second and third trimester was 4%, 20% and 76%, respectively. In primigravida and multigravida, the frequency of urinary incontinence was 38% and 62%, respectively. Conclusion: Urinary incontinence is more common in third trimester, especially multigravida women aged between 25-31 years.","PeriodicalId":178536,"journal":{"name":"Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences","volume":"115 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133564972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haroon Mansha, Sajida Rashid, M. U. Khalid, Rehan Ramzan Khan, Muhammad Hassan, Hayatullah Khalid
Background: In patients with a range of respiratory disorders such as chronic bronchitis, active cycle of breathing techniques which includes cycle of breathing control, thoracic expansion exercises and forced expiratory technique (FET), appears to have beneficial effects. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of active cycle of breathing techniques with conventional medicine among chronic bronchitis patients. Methods: A quasi-interventional study was conducted in a physiotherapy department of 600 bedded Ibn-e-Siena Hospital of Multan, from August 2020 to July 2021 with 26 patients in the experimental group who followed the pharmacological and active cycle breathing techniques treatment while the 26 patients in control group patients received the basic routine pharmacological treatment only. Patients were assessed through the help of the Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) from baseline to 3 months in both groups. Results: Baseline treatment showed mean SGRQ total score was 26.53±27.39 in the control group and 20.0±20.27 (p<0.33) in the experimental group. Assessment after 3 months showed mean SGRQ total score was 14.50±12.26 in control group and 8.11±10.32 (p<0.04) in experimental group. Conclusion: Active cycle of breathing techniques was more effective with conventional medicine among chronic bronchitis patients in comparison with patients with medicine alone. Significant differences was observed in symptoms, activity, impact, and total SGRQ scores of the experimental group.
{"title":"Effects of Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques on quality of life in patients with Chronic Bronchitis","authors":"Haroon Mansha, Sajida Rashid, M. U. Khalid, Rehan Ramzan Khan, Muhammad Hassan, Hayatullah Khalid","doi":"10.33897/fujrs.v2i2.275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v2i2.275","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In patients with a range of respiratory disorders such as chronic bronchitis, active cycle of breathing techniques which includes cycle of breathing control, thoracic expansion exercises and forced expiratory technique (FET), appears to have beneficial effects. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of active cycle of breathing techniques with conventional medicine among chronic bronchitis patients. Methods: A quasi-interventional study was conducted in a physiotherapy department of 600 bedded Ibn-e-Siena Hospital of Multan, from August 2020 to July 2021 with 26 patients in the experimental group who followed the pharmacological and active cycle breathing techniques treatment while the 26 patients in control group patients received the basic routine pharmacological treatment only. Patients were assessed through the help of the Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) from baseline to 3 months in both groups. Results: Baseline treatment showed mean SGRQ total score was 26.53±27.39 in the control group and 20.0±20.27 (p<0.33) in the experimental group. Assessment after 3 months showed mean SGRQ total score was 14.50±12.26 in control group and 8.11±10.32 (p<0.04) in experimental group. Conclusion: Active cycle of breathing techniques was more effective with conventional medicine among chronic bronchitis patients in comparison with patients with medicine alone. Significant differences was observed in symptoms, activity, impact, and total SGRQ scores of the experimental group.","PeriodicalId":178536,"journal":{"name":"Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123467328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Liaquat, Misbah Ghous, Sania Khawar Kiyani, Maria Kanwal
Background: High cancer prevalence has been reported in Pakistan while concerning the multidisciplinary management approach the substantial percentage of population needs physical rehabilitation facility. On individual basis physical therapists have reported certain hurdles and barriers in rehabilitating the cancer patients, however, there is no published evidence that highlights such barriers. Therefore, it is essential to recognize those barriers so that these could be managed and addressed effectively for future. Objectives: The study aimed to determine the barriers to physical therapy practice among cancer. Methods: This was a cross sectional survey and the total number of participants included in the study were 403. The sampling method used was non-probability convenience sampling technique. The duration of the study was 6 months. Study was conducted in these hospitals; CMH, NORI Cancer Hospital, Fauji Foundation, PIMS, Shifa International Hospital and Holy Family Hospital. Data was collected through semi structured questionnaire, Godin leisure-time exercise and ONS Fatigue Scale. The study included patients with all types of cancers, at any stage of cancer, with the age bracket 20-70 years. Results: Most of the barriers to physical activity reported by patients were; weakness (87%), poor endurance (54%), financial issues (46%), numbness in hand and feet (45%), joint stiffness (36%), procrastination (7%), a lack of knowledge (6%), lack of motivation (6%), lack of priority (4%), , lack of confidence (3%), safety issues (3%), time constraints (3%), and lack of support (2%). Conclusion: The study concluded that the main barriers to physical therapy exercise treatment included physical symptoms and surplus attentiveness regarding exercise programs, financial constraints, and lack of knowledge, priority, motivation, confidence, support and safety issues.
{"title":"Barriers to physical therapy practice in cancer patients: Cross-sectional study","authors":"R. Liaquat, Misbah Ghous, Sania Khawar Kiyani, Maria Kanwal","doi":"10.33897/fujrs.v2i2.270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v2i2.270","url":null,"abstract":"Background: High cancer prevalence has been reported in Pakistan while concerning the multidisciplinary management approach the substantial percentage of population needs physical rehabilitation facility. On individual basis physical therapists have reported certain hurdles and barriers in rehabilitating the cancer patients, however, there is no published evidence that highlights such barriers. Therefore, it is essential to recognize those barriers so that these could be managed and addressed effectively for future. Objectives: The study aimed to determine the barriers to physical therapy practice among cancer. Methods: This was a cross sectional survey and the total number of participants included in the study were 403. The sampling method used was non-probability convenience sampling technique. The duration of the study was 6 months. Study was conducted in these hospitals; CMH, NORI Cancer Hospital, Fauji Foundation, PIMS, Shifa International Hospital and Holy Family Hospital. Data was collected through semi structured questionnaire, Godin leisure-time exercise and ONS Fatigue Scale. The study included patients with all types of cancers, at any stage of cancer, with the age bracket 20-70 years. Results: Most of the barriers to physical activity reported by patients were; weakness (87%), poor endurance (54%), financial issues (46%), numbness in hand and feet (45%), joint stiffness (36%), procrastination (7%), a lack of knowledge (6%), lack of motivation (6%), lack of priority (4%), , lack of confidence (3%), safety issues (3%), time constraints (3%), and lack of support (2%). Conclusion: The study concluded that the main barriers to physical therapy exercise treatment included physical symptoms and surplus attentiveness regarding exercise programs, financial constraints, and lack of knowledge, priority, motivation, confidence, support and safety issues.","PeriodicalId":178536,"journal":{"name":"Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences","volume":"129 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132222859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Non-communicable diseases and the preventive role of physical activity and exercise","authors":"Syed Shakil ur Rehman","doi":"10.33897/fujrs.v2i2.294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v2i2.294","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":178536,"journal":{"name":"Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences","volume":"133 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123539708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Jaffar, Mahnoor Ayaz, Farhan Haleem, F. Khan, Muh Irfan, Z. Khalid
Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic occurrence that causes motor and sensory deficits for the rest of one's life. Despite many investigators' best attempts to establish genuine therapeutic interactions, traumatic SCI is a traumatic experience after which recovery of function is restricted. Quadriplegia occurs when an injury occurs above the first thoracic vertebra, so both the upper and lower limbs are paralyzed. However, if the lesion occurs below the first thoracic vertebra, paraplegia occurs, and the patient's condition can range from limited lower-limb mobility to total paralysis of both lower limbs. Objective: To determine the incidence rate and etiology of traumatic spinal cord injuries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from 2010 to 2020. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study, which was performed at different rehabilitation centers of KPK from September 2010 to November 2020. Patients with traumatic SCI between 2010 and 2020, who were residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were included while patients with other etiology of SCI or residents of other provinces were excluded from the study. Secondary data was collected through self-structured performa. Using SPSS version 23, the collected data was analyzed to obtain the collected data regarding our topic. Results: Total of 2022 patients were included in the study; their mean age was 33.3 years. Males were 1631 patients (80.6%), while females were 319 patients (19.3 %). Fall from the height (33.1 %) was the most common cause of SCI which was followed by RTA (26.8%) and firearm injury (FAI) (21.5 %) respectively. Thoracic (55.29 %) was the most common level injured. Complete injuries were 1588 (78.5 %) and incomplete ones were 429 (21.21 %). Most patients were from Peshawar District (20.7 %). Conclusion: This study concludes that fall from height was the main cause of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, followed by road traffic accidents and firearm injuries. Males were at higher risk of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury.
背景:脊髓损伤(SCI)是一种导致终生运动和感觉缺陷的创伤性事件。尽管许多研究者尽了最大的努力来建立真正的治疗相互作用，但创伤性脊髓损伤是一种创伤性经历，其功能恢复受到限制。当第一胸椎以上受伤时，四肢瘫痪就会发生，因此上肢和下肢都瘫痪了。然而，如果病变发生在第一胸椎以下，则会发生截瘫，患者的病情可以从下肢活动受限到双下肢完全瘫痪。目的:了解2010 - 2020年开伯尔-普赫图赫瓦省外伤性脊髓损伤的发生率及病因。方法:采用描述性横断面研究方法，于2010年9月至2020年11月在KPK不同康复中心进行研究。2010年至2020年间，在开伯尔-普赫图赫瓦省居住的创伤性脊髓损伤患者被纳入研究，而其他病因的脊髓损伤患者或其他省份的居民被排除在研究之外。二级数据通过自结构化的方式收集。使用SPSS version 23对收集到的数据进行分析，得到关于我们课题的收集数据。结果:共纳入2022例患者;他们的平均年龄为33.3岁。男性1631例(80.6%)，女性319例(19.3%)。从高处坠落(33.1%)是造成脊髓损伤最常见的原因，其次是RTA(26.8%)和火器伤(21.5%)。最常见的损伤部位为胸段(55.29%)。完全损伤1588例(78.5%)，不完全损伤429例(21.21%)。大多数患者来自白沙瓦地区(20.7%)。结论:高空坠落是造成外伤性脊髓损伤的主要原因，其次为道路交通事故和火器伤害。男性发生外伤性脊髓损伤的风险较高。
{"title":"Incidence and etiology of traumatic spinal cord injury in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from 2010 to 2020: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Muhammad Jaffar, Mahnoor Ayaz, Farhan Haleem, F. Khan, Muh Irfan, Z. Khalid","doi":"10.33897/fujrs.v2i1.265","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v2i1.265","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic occurrence that causes motor and sensory deficits for the rest of one's life. Despite many investigators' best attempts to establish genuine therapeutic interactions, traumatic SCI is a traumatic experience after which recovery of function is restricted. Quadriplegia occurs when an injury occurs above the first thoracic vertebra, so both the upper and lower limbs are paralyzed. However, if the lesion occurs below the first thoracic vertebra, paraplegia occurs, and the patient's condition can range from limited lower-limb mobility to total paralysis of both lower limbs. Objective: To determine the incidence rate and etiology of traumatic spinal cord injuries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from 2010 to 2020. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study, which was performed at different rehabilitation centers of KPK from September 2010 to November 2020. Patients with traumatic SCI between 2010 and 2020, who were residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were included while patients with other etiology of SCI or residents of other provinces were excluded from the study. Secondary data was collected through self-structured performa. Using SPSS version 23, the collected data was analyzed to obtain the collected data regarding our topic. Results: Total of 2022 patients were included in the study; their mean age was 33.3 years. Males were 1631 patients (80.6%), while females were 319 patients (19.3 %). Fall from the height (33.1 %) was the most common cause of SCI which was followed by RTA (26.8%) and firearm injury (FAI) (21.5 %) respectively. Thoracic (55.29 %) was the most common level injured. Complete injuries were 1588 (78.5 %) and incomplete ones were 429 (21.21 %). Most patients were from Peshawar District (20.7 %). Conclusion: This study concludes that fall from height was the main cause of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, followed by road traffic accidents and firearm injuries. Males were at higher risk of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury.","PeriodicalId":178536,"journal":{"name":"Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133979531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maimuna Waseem, Aisha Kanwal, Memoona Khilji, Shakeela Batool, Bahadur Ali
Background: The obesity rate among adolescents is rising, similar to that of adults. Obese teenagers face a serious potential health problem as they get older. Obesity may have direct effect on academic performance. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity and its association with academic performance among first year college students of Umerkot, Sindh, Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2019 to January 2020 in the private and government colleges of Umerkot, Sindh, Pakistan, and comprised of a systematic random sample of intermediate (part one) students. Body Mass Index (BMI) was measured to determine obesity, and academic performance was assessed through detailed marks certificate (DMC) of matriculation. SPSS v20 was used for data analysis. In order to determine the association Pearson's correlation coefficient was used, with p value <0.05 taken as statistically significant. Results: Overall, 378 students were included in the final analysis. The prevalence of obesity was only 5%. More boys than girls were obese (3.4% vs. 1.6%). The mean percentage of the students in all academic subjects was 76.4%. In addition, 5.8% overweight and 2.4% obese students received ≥80% marks. There was a significant positive association between BMI and academic performance (r=0.13, p<0.012). Conclusion: This study showed the positive relationship between obesity and academic performance in Umerkot, Pakistan. Obese students are likely to have better academic performance. The prevalence of obesity among students is low. Male students tend to be more obese and overweight than female students. However, large-scale, longitudinal studies are recommended.
{"title":"Association between obesity and academic performance among college students of Umerkot, Sindh, Pakistan","authors":"Maimuna Waseem, Aisha Kanwal, Memoona Khilji, Shakeela Batool, Bahadur Ali","doi":"10.33897/fujrs.v2i1.264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v2i1.264","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The obesity rate among adolescents is rising, similar to that of adults. Obese teenagers face a serious potential health problem as they get older. Obesity may have direct effect on academic performance. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity and its association with academic performance among first year college students of Umerkot, Sindh, Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2019 to January 2020 in the private and government colleges of Umerkot, Sindh, Pakistan, and comprised of a systematic random sample of intermediate (part one) students. Body Mass Index (BMI) was measured to determine obesity, and academic performance was assessed through detailed marks certificate (DMC) of matriculation. SPSS v20 was used for data analysis. In order to determine the association Pearson's correlation coefficient was used, with p value <0.05 taken as statistically significant. Results: Overall, 378 students were included in the final analysis. The prevalence of obesity was only 5%. More boys than girls were obese (3.4% vs. 1.6%). The mean percentage of the students in all academic subjects was 76.4%. In addition, 5.8% overweight and 2.4% obese students received ≥80% marks. There was a significant positive association between BMI and academic performance (r=0.13, p<0.012). Conclusion: This study showed the positive relationship between obesity and academic performance in Umerkot, Pakistan. Obese students are likely to have better academic performance. The prevalence of obesity among students is low. Male students tend to be more obese and overweight than female students. However, large-scale, longitudinal studies are recommended.","PeriodicalId":178536,"journal":{"name":"Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129152954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maryam Ajaz, Mehwish Waseem, Shafaq Arif, N. Ehsan, S. Kanwal, Abeer Fatima
Background: As group activities are integral part of education, precautionary measures are vital to be taken by students to avoid spread of new strains of COVID 19. Perceptions and knowledge of students and their behavior are helpful to restrain the spread of disease. Objective: To assess knowledge and precautionary measures related to COVID-19 among university students of twin cities. Methods: It was a descriptive survey which was conducted through Google forms May to December 2020. Both male and female students aged 18 to 25 years, enrolled in different universities of twin cities participated. The data for the primary survey was gathered during the first wave of COVID-19, and for the second survey during the second wave. A total number of 280 male and female students participated in the primary survey. Similarly, 250 participated in the secondary survey. A semi structured questionnaire as Google form was posted on different online platforms (Email, WhatsApp, Facebook pages) which consisted of socio-demographics information; student's sources of information and knowledge regarding COVID and precautionary measures being practiced by them for prevention of disease spread. Results: Mean age of students participated in study was 22.26±2.58 years in primary survey and 22.68±2.28 years in secondary survey. In primary survey, 23.2% were male participants and 76.8% were females; while in secondary survey 16.8% were males and 83.2% were females. Majority of the students had sufficient knowledge and practiced precautionary measures during both waves of pandemic. Conclusion: Students of twin cities had sufficient knowledge regarding COVID-19 spread and they were practicing precautionary measures to avoid the disease.
{"title":"Knowledge and precautionary measures related to COVID-19 among university students of twin cities of Pakistan","authors":"Maryam Ajaz, Mehwish Waseem, Shafaq Arif, N. Ehsan, S. Kanwal, Abeer Fatima","doi":"10.33897/fujrs.v2i1.253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v2i1.253","url":null,"abstract":"Background: As group activities are integral part of education, precautionary measures are vital to be taken by students to avoid spread of new strains of COVID 19. Perceptions and knowledge of students and their behavior are helpful to restrain the spread of disease. Objective: To assess knowledge and precautionary measures related to COVID-19 among university students of twin cities. Methods: It was a descriptive survey which was conducted through Google forms May to December 2020. Both male and female students aged 18 to 25 years, enrolled in different universities of twin cities participated. The data for the primary survey was gathered during the first wave of COVID-19, and for the second survey during the second wave. A total number of 280 male and female students participated in the primary survey. Similarly, 250 participated in the secondary survey. A semi structured questionnaire as Google form was posted on different online platforms (Email, WhatsApp, Facebook pages) which consisted of socio-demographics information; student's sources of information and knowledge regarding COVID and precautionary measures being practiced by them for prevention of disease spread. Results: Mean age of students participated in study was 22.26±2.58 years in primary survey and 22.68±2.28 years in secondary survey. In primary survey, 23.2% were male participants and 76.8% were females; while in secondary survey 16.8% were males and 83.2% were females. Majority of the students had sufficient knowledge and practiced precautionary measures during both waves of pandemic. Conclusion: Students of twin cities had sufficient knowledge regarding COVID-19 spread and they were practicing precautionary measures to avoid the disease.","PeriodicalId":178536,"journal":{"name":"Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences","volume":"331 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115973222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cochrane Rehabilitation: A new milestone towards making evidence-based health care decisions in rehabilitation","authors":"Farooq Azam Rathore","doi":"10.33897/fujrs.v2i1.266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v2i1.266","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":178536,"journal":{"name":"Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131999853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Najia Zainab Hashmi, Jannat Nawaz, Suman Sheraz, A. Razzaq
Background: Self-usage of drugs is defined as the use of the drugs for the treatment of self-diagnosed signs or symptoms and the continued or intermittent use of the prescribed drug for the acute or chronic signs and symptoms. Use of self-medication is normally done when people or consumers don't think the need of visiting a doctor or it might be because they think that they can handle their symptoms on their own. Objective: To determine the practice and usage of antibiotics and its associated factors in medical and nonmedical students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Method: The comparative cross-sectional survey was conducted at medical and non-medical faculties of Riphah International University from February- July 2018, comprising students aged 20-30 years. Both genders were selected through non probability purposive sampling. A self-designed questionnaire was used to obtain the data. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 19. Results: Out of 926 students, practice of self-medication among medical students was higher 324 (35.0%) as compared to non-medical students 261 (28.2%). Practice of antibiotics in males was higher 348 (37.6%) as compared to females 237 (25.6%). Conclusion: The frequency of self-medication with antibiotics is higher in medical students particularly in male students.
{"title":"Self-Usage of antibiotics in medical and non-medical students of Islamabad and Rawalpindi","authors":"Najia Zainab Hashmi, Jannat Nawaz, Suman Sheraz, A. Razzaq","doi":"10.33897/fujrs.v2i1.257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33897/fujrs.v2i1.257","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Self-usage of drugs is defined as the use of the drugs for the treatment of self-diagnosed signs or symptoms and the continued or intermittent use of the prescribed drug for the acute or chronic signs and symptoms. Use of self-medication is normally done when people or consumers don't think the need of visiting a doctor or it might be because they think that they can handle their symptoms on their own. Objective: To determine the practice and usage of antibiotics and its associated factors in medical and nonmedical students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Method: The comparative cross-sectional survey was conducted at medical and non-medical faculties of Riphah International University from February- July 2018, comprising students aged 20-30 years. Both genders were selected through non probability purposive sampling. A self-designed questionnaire was used to obtain the data. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 19. Results: Out of 926 students, practice of self-medication among medical students was higher 324 (35.0%) as compared to non-medical students 261 (28.2%). Practice of antibiotics in males was higher 348 (37.6%) as compared to females 237 (25.6%). Conclusion: The frequency of self-medication with antibiotics is higher in medical students particularly in male students.","PeriodicalId":178536,"journal":{"name":"Foundation University Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128720423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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